Luau
Dance Instructions: Making Fruit Salad love, peace, goodbye) filled the air as each arriving guest was adorned with a lei (traditional flower garland). The ka makani (weather) was perfect for an evening by the pool as Amy Lake, Social Committee Chair, explained that the whole group brainstorms events into existence. “It’s an adventure for us,” Amy said. “Everyone throws out ideas until they mesh.”
Continued on page 2
Marci PresidentSmith,
. In Hawaiian, the word refers to a chicken or squid dish baked in taro and coconut milk, but the first recorded use of it meaning “feast” is found in mid-19th century newspapers. Regardless of your definition, it usually means a fabulous time and so it was at the Social Committee Luau on July 16.
By Jo Steciuk, photos by Jeff McCoy
Casta
Josh ManagerGeneralHodosh, 2022 MeetingsBudget
Social Committee at margarita table there was a waiting list beyond the 150 attendees.Foodwas served around 6 p.m. and the party began in earnest with a
Fiesta Tuesday, Ole
Hawaiian Hula
Calling All Casta Artisans
By Debra Friedman, photos by Fred Lake
This is the time of the year when the Board of Directors must analyze the 2023 budget for our operating fund and capital fund, along with our annual reserve study. The Reserve Committee has met for the last several months. Our Budget and Finance Committee meets monthly all year long in order to keep a close eye on our finances. Each member of the Board of Directors reviews our financial statements monthly, and we will be having a joint meet ing with the Budget and Finance Committee to go over every line item in our budget on September12 and 19 at 9 a.m. You are welcome toNoneattend.of us can escape the infla tion we are seeing today with rates
Social Committee Luau
Gates 3 and Gate 4 Modifications Update
Continued on page 2
MessagePresident’s
This meshing began with a Casta mixed quartet crooning Hawaiian favorites with singer Sara Henninger apologizing in advance for their Ha waiian pronunciation. That humuhu munukunuku ā pua’a (Hawaii’s state fish) gets ‘em every time! The kau kau (food) catered by Martinez Caterers was altogether ono (delicious). During dessert, Victoria from Heart of the Is
The Holiday Boutique showcases quality arts and crafts created by our resident artists and crafters. Whatever your medium, if it is handmade by you, you are invited to sell your wares at the annual Hol iday Boutique on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. You keep the profits from your sales. Sign up for a table on one or both days at the Rec Ctr 1 office starting Friday, September 23 at 8:30 a.m. There is a small per day rental fee for each table. This event is hosted by the Ceramics Club. The club will provide homemade pastries for sale and festive music! Questions? Call Carol Favreau at (714) 470-8181.
Gates 3 and 4 modifications and the gate camera installation for all gates were approved in early 2021. CGS was hired by the Board to cre ate plans and perform the proposed work. The cameras were installed for Gates 1 and 2 in 2021, but the understanding was that Gates 3 and 4’s cameras wouldn’t be installed
del Sol residents love to party, and they came out in full force to the Social Committee’s Fiesta Tues day on June 21. In fact, tickets for this event sold out in about six hours, and
Hawaiian mele (music) by Kip Isbell and expressions of “aloha” (hello,
ReportManager’s
Casta del Sol is currently in a budget preparation period for 2023. If you want to hear more about the 2023 budget, please plan on attending the upcoming budget meetings on September 12 and September 19, which will be held in the Vista Room.
Continued on page 4 Continued on page 6
Continued from page 1
PWLC1, will test and repair the irriga tion. When the Greenbelt Committee completes the new drought landscape design, PWLC1 will plant and maintain the slope. Planting will likely be in the fall or spring when water demands are lower.
A. Buildings that were originally built by the Mission Viejo Company, before the incorporation of the city, would take several additional steps and a much greater cost to renovate. This includes the Billiards Room, the Shuffleboard Pavilion, and the Heritage Room.
Treasurer: Karen Warren kwarrencds@gmail.com
Manager’s Report
The Board of Directors approved a landscape project on Jeronimo from Gate 3 up to Olympiad. This landscape project has been on the Greenbelt Com mittee’s wish list for many years. The acacia tree located there was nearing its end of life, and the proximity to the Edison power lines made the decision to landscape it a prudent one.
Q. Why will new equipment be purchased for the Fitness Center?
- Board of Directors -
President: Marci Smith marcitaylorsmith@gmail.com
The Casta Courier September Page2022 2
President’s
INSIDE
Association News 2- 4, 6-8
Calendar 14
Classifieds 27
Once the acacia tree has been re moved, the HOA landscape contractor,
DISCLAIMER
Casta del Sol HOA
Feature of the Month 15
Vice President: David Shostak davidrshostak@gmail.com
Q. Why would other existing buildings not be as good a choice for re doing?
A. Some of the older fitness equipment is not adequately functioning. Some of the older equipment is out of date and replacement parts would not be available for those items.
City Easement Request Withdrawn
The Casta Courier is published monthly by the Casta del Sol Homeowners Association. The mailing address is 27651 Casta del Sol Drive, Mission Viejo, Calif. 92692. Deadline for submitting material for the next month appears at the bottom of this page.
You may have heard that the City of Mission Viejo made an easement request to the Association. The City of Mission Viejo withdrew their request regarding the easement near the back nine of the neighboring Oso Creek Golf Course. Previously, they had requested an easement to run sewer lines that would have impacted Casta del Sol property. But, since the last meeting, the City of Mission Viejo withdrew that easement request stating that they no longer need that access and will be running the sewer line a different way.
The Courier Committee meets in the Garden Room on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
For Courier staffing contact information, please see page 26
People, Places and Events 22-26
Directors: Lori Gilbertson lori9CDS@gmail.com Joe Hachadoorian joecdsbod@gmail.com Matt Loftus mloft107@gmail.com
Sports 18-19
Q. Why did the Facilities Committee recommend the Garden Room for the new Fitness Center?
Submissions to the Courier
Pres. & Mgr. Reports 1-2
Committees of the Board9-10, 12
Bill CoordinatorServicesLandscapeThornton,
News You Can Use
Residents Are Asking:
Opinion letters must also be sub mitted by email by the eighth and may not exceed 200 words. The writer’s name must appear at the bottom of the letter.
upwards of 9.1% as of this writing. The impact on our HOA is substantial. Seniors on fixed incomes can have an especially difficult time with the rate of inflation climbing to its highest level in 40 years. Your Board understands this. No one enjoys the harsh reality of higher costs. Fuel prices have doubled. Groceries are up over 12.2%. It seems as if prices on everything have sky rocketed. In an inflationary climate it is possible for well-intentioned individ uals to believe deferring maintenance or underestimating expenses is the best way to keep dues from rising. How ever, purposely manipulating known expenses is not only unethical, falsely lowering dues has the opposite effect on homeowners because at some point dues must spike in order to catch up These spikes have a much larger nega tive impact on resident finances than a slow steady climb based on the realities of the economic factors we are faced with today. Your Board must deal in the truths of which we are aware, and we will examine the expenses we are faced with, to determine the 2023 as sessments. Our responsibility as direc tors requires us to ensure the expenses of operating and maintaining the HOA are met. You are always welcome to participate in the process.
All submissions must be by email in the form of a document attached to an email. See staff box on page 26 for section editor email addresses. Deadline for submitting is the eighth of the month for the paper to be delivered at the end of that month.
Continued page 1
from
Bulletin Board 12
Message
Jeronimo Slope Landscape Project
CdS Homeowners Association and Farmer Publications, accept no responsibility for content, accuracy or opinion, expressed or implied, of articles, letters or advertisements. Inclusion of advertisements does not carry with it any endorsement, actual or implied, for the product or services advertised. The CdS Homeowners Association and Farmer Publications have content Rules and Restrictions that must be met, and accept no responsibility for damage occasioned through use of products or services advertised herein.
NotesLandscape
The request for proposal (RFP) was sent out to three licensed contractors: WB Starr, O’Connell, and Landscape West. Landscape West was the low bid and was awarded the contract.
Q. Why was it determined that Casta del Sol needed a better fitness center?
A. A survey initiated by the Master Plan Committee several years ago included a question that asked for the ONE type of amenity you would MOST like to see included in planning for facility additions or improvements to meet the needs of your household.
until a decision for the modification was completed. CGS prepared plans, presented this change to the City of Mission Viejo, and they have come back with numerous questions since last year. Recently, Mission Viejo had questions and is strongly suggesting a traffic engineer be hired. The current Board has reviewed the CGS contract, the city’s requests, etc., and has decid ed that the Gates 3 and 4 modifications portion of the contract be cancelled with CGS. The cameras for Gates 3 and 4 will still be installed, and are cur rently being scheduled for installation.
Clubs & Activities 13, 16 -18
A. The Garden Room is larger than the space in Building D that the fitness center has occupied the past few years. The space in Building D became smaller when the bathrooms were renovated. Also, the Garden Room is a size and shape that accommodates more equipment. This was selected as the best option for now and the immediate future.
Casta Connections 20
Secretary: Linda Silverman dirsilverman71@yahoo.com
• Reserve Cash is $5,594,936. This includes $1,478,273 invested in a money market account, $4,200,000 invested in twenty-one CDs with interest rates between .10 and 3.0%, plus prepaid taxes, interest and expenses due to op erating. There are no reserve CDs that mature in August.
• Approved a contract with Allure Pest Management for a period of 36 months beginning January 1, 2023, for rodent and ground squirrel service at a monthly cost of $2,955.
• Approved DBaC as the general contractor for the construction on the Fitness Center/MPR space in building D for a not to exceed amount of $169,103, plus a contingency of $20,000.
• General and Administration
• Land Maintenance
• Maintenance Services Supervisor Ed Pedroncelli reported there were 39 projects completed: 17 by vendors and 22 projects completed by mainte nance staff. There are 26 projects still in progress and 13 pending. Projects completed by staff have resulted in a savings of $204,023.
Before Reserves is: $4,330,415, which is $179,229 under budget.
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 3
Utilities are: $949,434, which is $35,151 under budget.
Mature Tree Pruning is $20,170, which is $4,082 over budget due to trimming of 84 trees. This is seasonal and at year end will be on budget.
• Approved the proposal from SMP for replacement and repair of the sewer line at the Fiesta Building for $9,283.41 plus a 15% contingency of $1,393 for a total of $10,676.41.
Traffic Control is: $484,324, which is $6,685 under budget.
TOTAL Operating Expenses
• Approved the proposal from SMP for repair of the sewer line at 23656 Villena due to common area roots for $9,375, and ratifies the invoice from Severson Plumbing for $275 for providing their quote for a total combined cost of $9,650.
The following is a selection of our operating category expenses for the first seven months of 2022.
• Approved the proposal from TUFF SHED for $6,663.57, plus a contingency in the amount of $618.43, for a total of $7,282, and $1,500 for maintenance materials for a combined total of $8,782.
Continued on page 7
Repairs and Maintenance is: $148,347, which is $26,732 under budget.
**For a copy of the July 2022 Treasurer’s Report, refer to castadelsol.com, Recreation Center bulletin boards, and/or eblasts.
General & Administration is: $666,511, which is $44,192 under budget.
We continue to see the effects of our warming and drying climate, and this summer we are experiencing exceptionally high temperatures. I refer you to the OC View article on the website, www.caioc.org, concerning the challenges. Also, check out www.drought.gov for updates on the drought in your area. As a former employee of the Orange County Water District, we were taught in our Water 101 classes that even the smallest savings of water has an impact. One very easy example is turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth; you would be amazed at how much you can save. Our Greenbelt Committee is doing an outstanding job finding the right drought tolerant plants and working with water agencies to get available rebates for water conservation.
The Board:
• Approved the bid from PWLC1 for $11,206.86 for a Fountain Park Land Transformation Project, and for the HOA to apply to the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County for the spray-to-drip rebate ($0.50 per square foot) and turf removal rebate ($2.00 per square foot) for a potential rebate to the association in an amount of $6,000.
• Landscape Services Coordinator Bill Thornton reported 409 landscape maintenance reports for the month, bringing the year-to-date total to 2,077. The slope on Jeronimo is being cleared of Acacia. A new planting scheme is being developed.
July Treasurer’s Report
• Capital Fund is $163,805. This account is funded by budgeting $6 per month per homeowner that results in monthly capital contributions of $11,562 plus interest.
• Operating Cash is $1,526,545. This includes $185,520 in cash, $841,025 invested in a money market account and $500,000 invested in four CDs with interest rates between 0.35 and 2.95%. There are no operating CDs that mature in August.
• Total Outstanding Accounts Receivable is $60,640. The allowance for Bad Debts is $34,191 and is adjusted monthly. It is equal to outstanding receivable balances over 31 days.
TOTAL Operating Expense
August 18, 2022
The total HOA assets as of July 31, 2022, are $7,491,774, an increase of $216,955 from last month. This includes the following:
Treasurer’s Comments:
• Approved the proposal from Severson Plumbing for repair of the sewer line at 27961 Calle Casal due to common area roots for a cost of $10,220.
• Recreation Director Valerie Hanich reported there will be an eblast about the asphalt project; it is also available on the website. She reminded residents that all events previously scheduled in the Garden Room have been moved to other locations. Check with the leader of your activity to find out where meetings are scheduled.
The next Regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held September 15 at 1 p.m. in the Vista Room. The next Board workshop will be Septem ber 1 at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room.
Board Meeting Highlights
• General Manager Josh Hodosh reported there are 33 delinquencies totaling $39,932.22, and one property with unpaid dues of $1,523.26 recommend ed for filing a lien. Josh thanked Board members for attending numerous meetings and working very hard on behalf of the HOA. He also thanked the committee chairs and members, as well as the Powerstone staff, for the work they do on behalf of Casta del Sol.
Fran Morgan, Courier Chair
ReservesIncludingand Interest is: $6,399,028, which is $166,746 under budget. The following is a sampling of operating category expenses for the month of July 2022:
Land Maintenance is: $1,850,066, which is $30,256 under budget.
Salaries/Related Administration is $54,797, which is $2,273 under budget. YTD this category is $20,934 under budget.
Pool Supplies and Chemicals is $1,964, which is $864 over budget due to the higher use of the pools during the summer months and increased costs of supplies and chemicals.
• Approved Treasurer Karen Warren’s financial report as presented. (See Treasurer’s Report on this page.)
• Recreation Lifestyle
Recreation/Lifestyle is: $231,733, which is $36,213 under budget.
• Utilities
Water is $132,151, which is $33,696 under budget due to the decreased watering during the drought.
The Casta Courier September Page2022 4
then taught the basics of Tahitian hip movement. “It’s simple,” Victoria said, “you just make fruit salad.” Hips to the right
(pineapple), to the left (papaya), back (two big coconuts) and front (passion fruit). Calling out fruits faster and faster, she put the gang through its paces until the audience was hysterical.
lands in Pasadena danced us through Polynesia. Beginning with Hawaii’s hula using kahiko (traditional) moves with an ipu (gourd drum), ulī ulī (feathered gourd rattles) and pū’ili (split bamboo sticks). Next, donning a beautiful hoani (feathered headdress), she took us to Tahiti demonstrating its amazing Ō te’a (fire dance) ac companied occasionally by a sort of native shriek. (I worried she’d set her feathers
Volunteersafire.)were
Reaction to the evening was all posi tive. Rich Oldakowski thought the meal “had a good variety and fit the theme.” Robert Casillas thought Victoria “related to the audience well” (probably because she had danced her feathers among the tables a bit). But Fran Sprankle, at a table not visited by Victoria’s swaying hips, said laughingly, “We didn’t get the papaya or the pineapple!”
Social Committee Luau
Continued from page 1
Tahitian Fire Ōte’a
Kau Kau is Served
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 5
Blue, Shirley & Jim 23652 Via Pellicer (949) 235-3532
La Crescenta, CA Hanson, Laura 23531 Via Benavente (605) 951-4181
Guests at buffet line
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Studdard, Patricia 28071 Calle Casal Unlisted Highland, CA Waldman, Sarah 27643 Via Granados (518) 605-5955 Guilderland, NY
Fiesta Tuesday, Ole
........................
September 2022
Continued from page 1
Line dancers doing Electric Slide
The Casta Courier September Page2022 6
Join Us In WelcomingOur New Residents
........................
Guests enjoyed time to mingle, dance, savor the beautiful weather and stun ning landscape, and show gratitude for the wonderful events provided at CdS. Characteristic of an event by the Social Committee and assisted by Valerie Hanich, the décor, table settings, and all elements of Fiesta Tuesday were finely tuned.
Mexican flair. Attendees were served a traditional Mexican style feast, catered by Martinez, including chicken and beef served on tortillas, taco shells, or corn chips. There was also rice, beans, guacamole, condiments, and cake. Mar garitas and lemonade were provided in abundant supply. Throughout the party, D.J. Kip Isbell played familiar songs in terspersed with several Mexican tunes such as the hat dance. The Macarena and other line dance favorites were played for our enthusiastic dancers.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Grenham, Brian & Patricia 28464 Buena Vista (818) 406-1974
Social Committee Chair Amy Lake welcomed residents and thanked the Social Committee members, Valerie Hanich, and Kip Isbell for coordinating and hosting this popular event.
Guests mingle in beautiful setting
three cul-de-sacs on Borgona, and one cul-de-sac on Villena.
• Miscellaneous materials for repair of drywall, paint for walls and baseboards at a cost not to exceed $500 to be paid from Operational Account #5870. This work will
• Coast Fitness: $39,063.82, with a contingency of $5.398.20 (15%) for a total cost of $44,462.02.
Project Details and Costs:
ReportMaintenance
coat work on the areas of asphalt construction from 2021 will include Zurburan and four cul-de-sacs on Zurburan, Espina, El Greco (north and south half), two cul-de-sacs on El Gre co, two cul-de-sacs on Las Casas, Cano (east half) and one partial cul-de-sac on Cano, the Rec Ctr 2 pathway, Manchu ca and five cul-de-sacs on Manchuca,
Asphalt Work Starts in September
be done by the Casta maintenance staff.
• Electrical work $4,905 with a contingency of $490.50 (10%) for a total price of $5,395.50.
ratified the review by the individual Board members, as well as all transfers of funds and purchase of any new CDs made in this period and reflected in the financial statement.
• Total Project Cost: $56,357.52, including a $1000 total project contingency. See below for project cost breakdown:
Upon motion duly made and sec onded on August 18, 2022, the Board approved the July 31, 2022 financial statement, this Treasurer’s Report, and
Ed SupervisorServicesMaintenancePedroncelli,
The Board approved hiring Premier Paving to perform the 2022 asphalt work in Casta del Sol. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, executing full depth reclamation (FDR) on select locations on Nervo, Congora, and Espinoza, as well as eight cul-desacs on Espinoza and one cul-de-sac onMillAlonso.andoverlay will be done on se lect areas on Agustini, Prados, Acuna, Mistral, Lopez, Unamuno, Pondal, Alonso, and 14 cul-de-sacs on Espi noza.Seal
Continued from page 3 Financial Statement:
There will also be isolated patch work throughout Casta and other miscella neous items.
Breakdown:
• The fitness room project includes, but is not limited to, demolition, re modeling, electrical, new flooring,
A recommendation from the Facilities Committee was received by the Board to relocate the HOA fitness center to the Garden Room. The Board reviewed the recommendation and approved the move at their Board meeting on July 21. The prior fitness center is now closed and the Garden Room will be off limits to residents through the beginning of October. For any scheduling questions for your committee, club, activity, etc., please contact the Rec Ctr 1 office.
Respectfully submitted, Karen Warren, Treasurer
An insert showing the schedule was provided with the August Courier GMU Geotechnical, Inc. was hired to oversee the entire project. All work is weather permitting. The contractor will provide additional notices and signs on the proposed work. For any questions on the schedule or work to be performed, please contact Premier Paving at (909) 902-5353.
• Casta will be getting new flooring, bikes, multi-weight machines, treadmills and a cross-trainer. Re model cost is $10,895.50.
July Treasurer’s Report
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 7
• Purchase three Smart TVs at a notto-exceed cost of $2,000 and two oscillating fans at a not-to-exceed cost of $300 to be paid from Oper ation Account #5870.
• Mirror 8’ x 16’ to be placed on an internal wall at a not-to-exceed cost of $2,700.
Ed epedroncelli@powerstonepm.com,Pedroncelli,(949)215-9155DonnaDuhn,MaintenanceCoordinator,dduhn@powerstonepm.com,(949)455-4671
mirrors, purchasing and relocating fitness equipment, etc.
Update on the Fitness Center
may take a while to implement. Pres ently e-bikes capable of speeds up to 20 mph are allowed on sidewalks within OrangePrudenceCounty.would seem to dictate re straint when mixing motorized vehicles with pedestrians. An e-bike colliding with any of our senior residents would be disastrous. I am not aware of any portion of Casta del Sol that would necessitate the use of a motorized ve hicle except on a roadway. Please use wisdom over self-gratification when operating an e-bike within Casta.
Last month, Waste Management de livered the green carts that are for green waste and food waste. This includes yard trimmings and a variety of food wastes that were listed on the flyer that came with the green carts. In the letter that was also mailed to our residents, it was noted that the green cart can be lined with food-soiled paper, like napkins, or one may use a recyclable paper bag to hold the food waste and
E-bikes on Sidewalks? Yikes!
My wife was walking her 101-yearold card playing friend to her ride home at Rec Ctr 2 when a man on a silent e-bike rode past them within inches on the sidewalk, startling both of them. The next week one of our recreation aids had to shoo an e-bike rider out of the pool area at Rec Ctr 1. Does this sound like safe vehicle operations?
place the bag, with the waste, into the green cart. This will allow you to help keep the bottom of the cart clean from decomposing food wastes. Note: the bag must not have any wax lining on it so that it will decompose along with theInwaste.addition, you may want to keep a paper food waste bag in your refriger ator during the hot months to avoid any decomposing waste smells until the day the carts are emptied.
Organic Waste Collection
By Kip Isbell
News You Can Use
California Assembly Bill AB-1096 setting rules for e-bikes was signed into law in 2015. However, the rapid prolif eration of these vehicles has only been during the last year or two, and updated safety rules are being considered but
The Casta Courier September Page2022 8
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 9
Join the Casta Beautiful Club ; let’s beautifully conceal those ugly trash con tainers. When life gives you lemons… Vicki Slawson, Chair, (925) 513-4956
Continued on page 10
Nancy Cunningham, Chair, (949) 350-3562
Karen Warren, Liaison
The Facilities Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. in the Vista Room and via Zoom. Join us!
As we reported last month, the green organic waste containers hit the streets of Casta del Sol. I want to thank those who were prepared to store them out of view. A homeowner mentioned that we might list some of the ways homeown ers handled the new green container, so I will share a few of the creative ideas some used to conceal their containers from the street. We have processed several Architectural Applications for manufactured trash enclosures, and we have seen applications for building your own. Many of the local handymen listed in the Courier can help (at a cost, of course) to either install a manufac tured enclosure or to design and build one that complements your side yard or patio. Some homeowners downsized to three small containers and were able to fit them into the same location where they were previously stored in their garage. Others, like me, took the divide-and-conquer option, leaving the previous cans where they were in the garage and placing the new one on the side behind a gate. We also had a homeowner plant an adequately sized bush on her side yard concealing all three cans from the street and affording a lovely new view as the pink flowers begin to blossom.
At the July meeting, the Budget and Finance (B&F) Committee reviewed the June financial statements. All 2022 cat egories have a positive budget-to-actual variance including utilities, despite an overage in water of $31,153 year-to-date. As you are aware, the third trash can was delivered, and service began in late July.
Architectural
Budget and Finance
Calling all residents: Casta del Sol is our community and needs your in put and involvement. Perhaps being on a committee is not for you. If not, at least set aside some time to visit
one of the many committee meetings and find out what is happening with Facilities, Architecture, Greenbelt, Traffic, Budget & Finance, Courier, Li brary, Election, Reserves, Social, Trav el, or Welcome. Don’t depend on the internet or opinions of others to know what is happening. These committees are busy working to make life better for all residents. Start today; pick a couple of committee meetings to attend each month. Remember, dates and times are listed in the Courier.
The Board has approved the CR to relocate the Fitness Center to the Garden Room. The planned open ing will take place in mid-October. The space will be updated with new athletic flooring, paint, updat ed electrical, brighter lights, TVs, mirror, and fans. Several pieces of old equipment will be replaced. A new four-station Multi Gym will be added and will replace several pieces of equipment. We extend special thanks to the Facilities Proj ect Group and Facilities team, the Health & Fitness Club, and HOA Maintenance for helping make this relocation possible. Look for more information in the October Courier
The Greenbelt Committee welcomes Lori Gilbertson as our new Board Li aison. In addition, we’ve added two new members, Susan Ashby and Mary Kay Crowley and lost one member, Jay Hong. Thanks again to the Greenbelt Committee members who work to make a difference in our community and to Jay who made a great impact.
Facilities
Linda Silverman, Liaison
attend.Allresidents
Board on September 12 at 9 a.m. Please look for the eblasts with addi tional details about our next meeting.
The Committee will be discussing the draft 2023 Operating Budget at our reg ular meetings and at joint meetings with the Board of Directors on September 12 and September 19. If you are interested in what is included in your dues, please
Lisa Shoemaker, Chair, (949) 305-6336
Matt Loftus, Liaison
Greenbelt
are welcome to attend the B&F meetings. The Budget and Finance Committee meets regularly on the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. Our next meeting will be a joint meeting with the
Our new rate for Waste Management, effective August 1, is $44,182 per month, which results in a monthly increase of $12,680 from 2021 or 40%.
The Messy Lives of Book People, Phaedra Patrick
Library
The Library Committee wants to let you know that a list of the books in the library is now available online for everyone. To access this inventory, go to your computer’s internet browser and enter the following address on your internet address line: http://www.
And let’s not forget our Western Hoedown scheduled for September 17. Registration began on August 22 for this evening of barbecue, dancing, and all-around fun. Casta del Sol is definite ly the place to be to have a good time.
Continued page
If you enter the title, do so exactly, otherwise it won’t show up. To leave the site, just exit.
Social
The Omega Factor, Steve Berry Things We Do in the Dark, Jennifer Hillier
New Additions to the Library
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Silvia Moreno Garcia The Measure, Nikki Erlick The Midcoast, Adam White
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and To morrow, Gabrielle Zevin
lightdb.com:1220/?user=castadelsol
Large Print: Marked Man, Archer Mayor Mustique Island, Sarah McCoy Reputation, Sarah Vaughan The It Girl, Ruth Ware The Kaiju Preservation Society, John Scalzi
Audio Books: It All Comes Down to This, Therese Anne Fowler
Traffic
If you want to find a specific book, type the title of the book in the box TEXT TO SEARCH FOR, and click on SEARCH. If the book is in the Casta del Sol Library, it will show up. Then click on CLEAR to go to another book.
• within ten feet of a street corner (i.e., all corners in the community);
9
Lori Gilbertson, Liaison
Take No Names, Daniel Nieh Pat Vitti, Chair, (949) 457-9194 Matt Loftus, Liaison
The Casta Courier September Page2022 10 Greenbelt
The committee has received an over view of the Calsense Irrigation System and training sufficient to understand the system’s capabilities. We have access to reports, and water bills. We have received two years’ worth of water statements. Beth and Michael McVey have organized them and created an Excel spreadsheet listing all 139 me ters within our community. They have broken out some areas that have the highest water usage areas in the com munity so that we can better analyze the amount of water and money we can save as we transform the landscape.
Traffic Rules & Regulations for parking: residents frequently contact us reporting difficulty turning from their street (usually a cul-de-sac or smaller side street) onto a cross street. This is often due to cars parked very close to street corners obstructing that driver’s view of oncoming traffic. While most residents know that parking is not per mitted where there are no sidewalks, many are unaware of other important restrictions. No parking is permitted (Casta del Sol Directory page 79, item
Amy Lake, Chair, (516) KarenArlake225@gmail.com263-7941Warren,Liaison
#3):•within 15 feet of any fire hydrant, and if the fire hydrant is on a corner, this restriction applies to the inter secting streets in both directions of that corner;
We have 20 acres of outside slopes that we are responsible for maintaining. The outside slopes are the first impres sion of our community. PWLC1 is working on the stretch down Olympiad
from
Jodie Trainer, Chair, (949) 836-6511
The Night Shift, Alex Finlay The Paradox Hotel, Rob Hart The Verifiers, Jane Pek Woman on Fire, Lisa Barr
Continued on page 12
If you have problems, call Pat Vitti at (949) 457-9194. I will either be able to help you or get someone who can.
Regular Print: Fellowship Point, Alice Elliott Dark Portrait of an Unknown Woman, Daniel Silva Rising Tiger, Brad Thor The 6:20 Man, David Baldacci
to the corner of Jeronimo. Landscape West Management Services, Inc. is removing all acacia along the top of Jeronimo to Gate 3. The entrance to Gate 1 is another first impression site. The committee is working to enhance the fountain area to improve its ap pearance.Ournext meeting is September 13 at 9 a.m. in the Garden Room.
on September 11 is our Cruisin’ Car and Cycle Showcase, an opportunity to see the unique transpor tation modes in Casta. Show us how you roll! Please contact John Sellers jsellers2664@gmail.com to register.
The Social Committee once again proved that age is not a factor in having
If you know the author you want, go to the box TEXT TO SEARCH FOR and type in the author’s last name. Then go to the box SEARCH BY and click on the drop-down list for AUTHOR. Then click on SEARCH. Click on CLEAR to go to another author.
a blast. Our celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Casta del Sol was a fabulous success. Hundreds of resi dents mingled by Rec Ctr 1 while Roy Southerland played songs from the 70s, a mere fifty years ago. Oh, and let’s not forget singing our own Casta del Sol song. The afternoon started out with a welcome statement from our Board President, Marci Smith. This was followed by words from Powerstone Management, Social Committee Chair Amy Lake, and assorted dignitaries. Proclamations were read. Of course, the highlight of the day was the raffle prizes that were given out to lucky tick et holders. So many wonderful baskets and gift certificates were handed out. Cheers to all those hard-working So cial Committee members who worked tirelessly to make this such an exciting event. And we are so indebted to all those who so generously donated prizes for the Comingraffle.up
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 11
The human cannonball tells the circus owner he is going to retire. "But you can't!" protests the boss. "Where am I going to find another man of your
Traffic
We also thank you for observing the speed limit (yes, it’s 25 MPH, 24/7) and for stopping at all stop signs.
Welcome as always to newcomers in the community. Members of the Welcome Committee contact new residents to arrange a meeting and provide a packet of information about the many programs and clubs in Casta del Sol and to answer your questions. If you have not yet been contacted by one of our members and wish to meet, you may email me to arrange a time and place to get together with one or two of us.
I was out in the garden with my stepladder today. Not my real ladder. No, I don't get along with my real ladder.
Continued from page 10
Onecaliber?”ofthe
The Casta Courier September Page2022 12
Welcome
Welcome to Casta once again and we hope you enjoy exploring and finding your way around the community. We
Elizabeth Wing, Joemewinghome@gmail.comCo-Chair,LynnYeazel,Co-Chair,(949)582-0212Hachadoorian,Liaison
Priscilla Tripp, ptripp1@gmail.comChair, Joe Hachadoorian, Liaison
look forward to meeting each one of you.
less difficult blanks to fill in on our job-agency application is "Position Wanted." One job seeker wrote "Sitting."
• within ten feet of the entrance to any cul-de-sac, both in the cul-de-sac itself even if there are sidewalks, and on the main street intersecting the Parkingcul-de-sac.islimited in some Casta neighborhoods and we know these restrictions eliminate parking spots. However, these guidelines foster safe ty by eliminating situations that may contribute to accidents. It is impossible to paint every corner red throughout Casta. Please remember that whether or not a curb is painted red, resident and guest/vendor parking is not allowed as stated above. Here’s an easy reminder: don’t park at any corner and watch for fire hydrants! Thanks for your coop eration.
Puns for fun: (compiled by Jeff McCoy)
Repurposed Jewelry Frames Workshop Wednesday, September 28, 3:30 to 5
Join us for Open Studio most Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room at Rec Ctr 1. Bring something you are working on to share with the group, for ideas, a critique, or to get some work done in a creative environment. All mediums are welcome.
p.m.Debra
Billiards
Baby Boomers
Well, it looks as if we may have the opportunity to host Robin again later this month. You won’t want to miss this. Once the date is firmed up, an eb last will be sent out and the details will be posted at the Recreation Centers.
If anyone else is interested in becom ing an officer for Baby Boomers in 2023 and beyond, please contact Cathy Johnson at (949) 305-4705.
Friedman will lead a workshop creating beautiful, unique and/or funky
We are excited to have a new group of officers starting January 2023. There is still space for one or two more officers. This is a very popular club, and it is great to have Casta residents willing to step up as leaders.
Tuesday duplicate teams still meet in the Fiesta Room and will always wel come new or returning duplicate teams. Duplicate/Party bridge games continue to happen at various venues through out the week; they often have fixed members, but may need substitutions for vacations, etc. If you are interested in bridge, send an email with the word Bridge somewhere in the subject line and we will try to get you involved. Tuesday would be a good time to check us out in the Fiesta Room. Duplicate begins about 12 noon. We welcome old friends and newcomers back to bridge at CdS. Duplicate Bridge at CdS is unsanctioned by the ACBL.
COVID still dictates to many where they can go and what they can do these days. Bridge at CdS does not require COVID masking, but everyone is en couraged to come to the tables healthy.
Canine Companions
When it comes to loving dogs and caring about their welfare, we really do—all of us. What wonderful com panions. Of late, we have had an influx of new dogs and new neighbors that serve to remind us of the reason our club exists. We enjoy our dogs, but we also enjoy one another. At last month’s gathering, around 35 of us partook of Linda’s Taco Salad. Thanks to Annie
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 13 Continued on page 16
Debra debrafriedman0@gmail.com,Friedman,(949)230-7195
Cabaniss and Linda Galloway for their greatSomedesserts.yearsback, and at the sugges tion of early members, the thought was presented to us to create a dog park, or off-leash run facility within Casta del Sol. While it is needed and a great idea, we could never get it to pass scrutiny. The issues are always location and maintenance. I would be happy to dis cuss this with those who are interested, in the hope we may overcome such objections.
Tim mccoytest@cox.net,McCoy,(805)456-9266
Those of you who were here in Octo ber 2019, will remember that the Bil liards Club sponsored a demonstration Bridge
Tom lindabrock@cox.net,Brockmiller,(949)412-1083
Fred BilliardsCdS@cox.net,Wilmott,(949)367-6671
Casta Creatives
The Baby Boomers September 10 event entitled Back to School is the last one for the current group of officers. I have been honored to team up with Cathy Johnson, Gale Somodi, Jan Hall, Lisa Shoemaker, and Val Ricci to lead the charge for Baby Boomers for the past five or so years. We are very grate ful to our community of Casta residents who have supported us during this time. We have had exceptional attendance and outstanding parties.
and lesson by billiards champion Robin Dodson. For those of you who didn’t have the opportunity to meet her, here's her background. Robin won the Cali fornia Women's State Championship at the age of 16 and continued to win for the next two years. She went on to win the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) National Championship, two World Pool-Billiards Association (WPA) Nine-Ball Championships and was 1991 Player of the Year. She was inducted into both the Billiard Congress of America and Women’s Professional Billiards Association Hall of Fame. My resume should be so impressive!
Lawn Bowling M,W,F, 9:30 a.m.; LBG Mah Jongg Mavens S, 10 a.m., H;
27
9 a.m. Budget & Finance, V 10 a.m. Welcome, V
181125 16
9 a.m. CdS BoDWorkshop, V, Z 29
P1 = Pool 1
L = Library
LBG = Lawn Bowling Green
6 p.m. Italian American, V 10 a.m. ArchitecturalAppReview, F 24 4 p.m. CanineCompanions, LBP 6 p.m. Social’s Hoedown,Western P1 5 p.m. Veggie GardenEvent, P1
The Casta Courier September Page2022 14 1514 2322212019 1312 17
Bocce Ball M,W,F, 7-8 p.m., BC Bunco 2nd T, 6 p.m., H Bunco Babes 3rd T, 6 p.m., F Ceramics Club M,T,TH,F,S, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; W, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., AC & CW
TC = Tennis Court
Open 7 days a week
Duplicate Bridge T, 12 p.m., F Hand & Foot M, 6 p.m., H; W, 12 p.m., H; S, 5:45 p.m., H
SBP = Shuffleboard Pavilion =
CG = Chipping Green
Recreation Centers 1 & 2:
H = Heritage Room
9 a.m. Budget & Finance, V
Paddle Tennis M,T,W,TH,F, 9 a.m., PTC Pickleball F,S, 9 a.m., TC M,W. 4 p.m., TC
10 a.m. ArchitecturalAppReview, F 10 a.m. Social, V 28
1 p.m. CdS BoDMeeting, V, Z
Calendar Coordinator, Valerie RecreationHanichDirector, vhanich@powerstonepm.com (949) 455-4681
2022 SunMondayFriday day
7 8 109 3 26
PTC = Paddle Tennis Court
Pinochle F, 6:30 p.m., H
Labor Day
Association, Board & Committee
9 a.m. Traffic, V 1 p.m. Architectural, V
10 a.m. ArchitecturalAppReview, F 10:30 a.m. Courier Stuffing, V
BC = Bocce Ball Courts
Daily/Weekly Activities Schedule - September 2022 ( All activities are subject to change. )
LBP = Lawn Bowling Patio/Pavilion
V
Crafts for Charity 1st, 3rd W, 10 a.m., H Cribbage TH, 6:30 p.m., H
LP = Lapidary Room
6
Shuffle (Pot of Gold) W, 6:30 p.m., SBP Shuffle Super 2nd Su, 1 p.m., SBP Shuffle Training F, 10 a.m., SBP
Jewelry Class F, 1 p.m., AC
P2 = Pool 2
Quilting 2nd & 4th TH, 1 p.m., F Rubber Bridge M, 11 a.m., F Scrabble T, 6:30 p.m., L Shuffle League Play TH, 9 a.m., SBP
Support Group 1st & 3rd TH, 10:30 a.m., F Tennis T,TH, 6:30 p.m.; M,W,S, 8 a.m., TC Texas Hold’em W, 12:45 p.m., F2 Water Exercise M,T,W,TH,F, 9 a.m., P1 Wood Workers M,TH, 12 p.m., AR
G =
F1 = Fiesta Room Fireplace Side
9 a.m. Greenbelt, V
1 30
Shuffle Travel Teams T, 9 a.m., SBP
F = Whole Fiesta Room
AC = Arts & Crafts
2
9 a.m. Facilities, V, Z 9 a.m. Reserve, V
9:30 a.m. Courier, F 11:15 a.m. Las Luncheon,Damas V 10 a.m. ArchitecturalAppReview, F 10:30 a.m. ARMDI Event, V
First Day of Autumn meetings are subject to a change of location or being on Zoom.
RecreationVista Center 2
Strummers W, 2 p.m., V
Mexican Train T, 1 p.m., V or AC
5
Poker Ladies 1st W, 6 p.m., F
4 p.m. Democrats Event, V
4
Bible Study T, 10:30 a.m., H
10 a.m. Library, V
10 a.m. ArchitecturalAppReview, F 6 p.m. Baby BoomersEvent, P1
Sunday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m
F2 = Fiesta Room Back Side Garden Room
B = Billiards Room
CW = Ceramics Workshop
Meetings • Association Sponsored Activities • Club & Activity Events
SEPTEMBER Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday
Recreation Center 1
Note: All
Variety Club’s Not Dead Yet, The Musical
Hope I Get It from Chorus Line with actor photos
Casta
Ozians singing a rap song to Dorothy
Finale with song We Are Not Dead (photo by Fred Lake)
of the show was the Razzle Dazzle song from the renowned show, Chicago. Another special mo ment was the take-off of Chorus Line when all the auditioners held up their studio photos during the song, I Hope I Get It. The finale of the show, a rewrit ten version of We Are the World enti tled We Are Not Dead, was captivating.
Munchkins in Wizard of Oz sequel
Dorothy and friends: Tin Man, Lion, and Scarecrow
del Sol was treated to anoth er ambitious and powerful Bear Sanchez and Barb Turino production, called Not Dead Yet, The Musical. The Variety Club performed on the evening of June 10 and the afternoon of June 12, to appreciative friends, relatives, andTheneighbors.plotofthe
The audience laughed, cheered, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The 17 performers spent many weeks rehearsing and enjoyed transforming into their characters. The crew mem bers kept the event running smoothly both backstage and front of the house. After a much-needed rest, the Variety Club will return with another fabulous show.
crow, Munchkins, flying monkeys, andOnemore.highlight
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 15
By Debra Friedman, photos by Kip Isbell and Fred Lake
Joe Hart as Johnny Cash
play was that Marga ret Goldwyn Mayer, played by Barb Turino, owned a home filled with prior screen/stage stars who had faked their deaths. It was essentially a retirement home for has-beens. Chuck Barry, played by Bear Sanchez, a director or dered to do community service, ended up creating a show comprised of the residents of the home. Some of the characters in the home were legendary stars including Judy Garland, Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sina tra, Gene Kelly, Lucille Ball, Doris Day, Marlon Brando, Johnny Cash, and Bobby Darrin. During the second act, these has-beens put on a show that was a sequel to the Wizard of Oz, complete with Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, Scare
Ceramics
We are working with the Canyon Democrats group, discussing canvass ing and postcards. We hope to have many interested residents attend our meetings as we gear up for city, county, state, and national elections. So, mark your calendars for the third Sunday at 4 p.m. each month.
Jessica jessholl@yahoo.com,Hollowell,(310)480-9093
Debra debrafriedman0@gmail.com,Friedman,(949)230-7195
We hope you will attend our meeting on September 18 at 4 p.m. in the Vista Room. We are excited to welcome two candidates. Catherine Blakespeare, who is running for State Senate in District 38, will present her background and policies. We will also hear from Dr. Asif Mahmood (or his staff) who is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 40th Congres sional District.
Have a special main dish, side dish, salad, or dessert you like sharing with others? Here’s your chance. Our Mili tary Veterans Club is having a Potluck Dinner and Meeting on September 26 at 6 p.m. in the Vista Room. There is no
Maribeth maribethmcfaul@gmail.com,McFaul,(949)466-8244
Las Damas
For more information on Casta Cre atives, please contact me.
Democrats
Italian American
Jo beejul@cox.net,Steciuk,(949)394-5181
Military Veterans
a few members at a time, due to the nature of drying clay. Claudia creates beautiful pieces by cutting openwork in or carving on leather-dry greenware (a piece of clay art which is not yet fully dry but feels leathery). You can also learn the potter’s wheel with Darrelyn Wood, who is our in-house expert.
Susan susanherrning@aol.com,Herrning,(949)630-2565
Did you know that you can join the Ceramics Club just by signing up at Rec Ctr 1 and paying a $15 member ship? You will then be contacted by a member who will make a date for you to come and take a slip-casting class, which is required for studio privileges. Members may take any of the CdS ce ramics classes. Claudia Neill, our Pres ident, is now hosting a class for only
Casta Creatives
Tickets for the October 12 luncheon meeting will begin immediately fol lowing the September meeting and will continue through October 9. Beef brisket, roast potatoes, vegetables, and raspberry cheesecake will be on the menu. Michael Harma, as a variety entertainment artist, will help make this Autumn feast an event not to be missed.
So come on, get messy. What are you waiting for?
We are still looking for someone who sews, or who knows someone, who might be interested in working with Christmas fabrics so generously donated by a Casta neighbor.
Lucille neilnaves@cox.net,Naves,(949)600-5887
Oops, we goofed again! Sorry for the mix up. Our August event was a yummy summer-themed dinner with excellent entertainment. Now, Sep tember 8 will be Pizza and Bingo in the Vista Room at 6 p.m. The cost is $8 per person for members and $10 per person for non-members, plus $1 for each Bingo card. BYOB, but water and coffee will be served. There will be a $100 payout for the last game.
frames or small mirrors embellished with repurposed jewelry, beads, coins, and other small objects. All we need is glue, a picture frame or small framed mirror and the items used for embel lishment. Debra will bring enough items for those who participate, but you may bring your own as well. Please RSVP by email to Maribeth.
We play cribbage each Thursday in the Heritage Room at Rec Ctr 2 from 6:30 until about 8.45 p.m. If you are interested in learning how to play this old English card game, any of our members would be willing to teach you on a one-to-one basis, or we can do it on a Thursday evening. It is really not that complicated. You just need to be able to count to 31. If you have ever played in the past, the rules will quickly come flooding back. Just come on down for a few games and a general socialThereevening.isnosignup or commitment, and if you want more information, contact me.
This month the Craft Ladies of Casta del Sol will be finishing our backto-school projects for the children at Laura’s House and embarking on our holiday season items for 85 Meals on Wheels recipients. We’ll be creating tray favors for Halloween, Thanksgiv ing, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day, thanks to the ideas and efforts of our members.Pleasejoin us and meet some of your neighbors. We meet the first and third Wednesday each month from 10 a.m. until noon at Rec Ctr 2. Club meetings will be on September 7 and September 21. We have no membership fee, ma terials are provided, and you will be shown what to do.
Continued from page 13 Continued on page 17
If you have not received member emails and would like to add your name to the list, please email me.
The Las Damas Club welcomes the fall season with its first luncheon meet ing on Wednesday. September 14 at 11:15 in the Vista Room. Reservations are going fast and will continue through September 11. Ticket prices remain the same, which is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Checks should be made payable to Las Damas Club
For details, call Marlene Kazan at (949) 916-5044.
Cribbage
Don’t forget about the Holiday Bou tique, October 14 and 15. The Ceramics Club members have made lots of Hal loween and Christmas items you must see to believe.
The Casta Courier September Page2022 16
Crafts for Charity
A delicious luncheon menu features Chicken Cordon Bleu, rice pilaf, garden salad, and chocolate Oreo cream pie. Following the luncheon while enjoying new and returning Las Damas friends, an entertainment hour will feature the Pennyroyal Players, who celebrate storytelling through song and dance.
The Casta Dems group is a non-dues activity open to all residents. The social aspect during our meetings is vital, so we ask attendees to bring food or bev erages to share.
Pat Patc624@yahoo.com,Crowley,(949)305-0582
Also, in September, we will be start ing again with membership dues. Dues are $10 for an individual and $15 for a couple. All guests will still be welcome to attend our parties, but non-members will have to pay a bit more for events. Hope to see you for an end-of-summer fun evening with the chance of winning money.
October 24 will be a regular meeting in the Vista Room, and on Veterans Day we will have our Honors Ball in the Vista Room to cap off the year.
Kathy kathywu.mv@gmail.com,Wu,(818)590-8009
Debra debrafriedman0@gmail.com,Friedman,(949)230-7195
Social Singles
As we hope to be back in November with another Variety Club show, we are looking for more people interested in joining us. The Variety Club is a group of performers and assistants who enjoy being together, laughing, and learning a lot about self-confidence and theater skills.Weare
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 17
Please try to attend the officers’ meeting, as it is crucial to a successful event. Remember to get your dues in so you can attend the meetings with no charge. Dues are $10 for individuals and $15 per couple.
Kip kipisbell@live.com,Isbell,(949)922-2530
always happy to include new members to our performing cast and stage crew. If you are interested in per forming or helping out, please contact Barb Turino at (951) 858-7350.
The Republican Club wants to wish all our neighbors and friends a happy Labor Day weekend. Please be safe and drive with care.
Nancy cnmoney@aol.com,Money,(949)457-9066
Pinochle
Ping Pong is back. Join us for fun and friendly games on most Saturday morn ings inside the Vista Room at 9 a.m. We are looking for new and returning players. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact Dave Rickett at (949) 735-2306.
Sherry sluhargrove@gmail.com,Hargrove,(858)336-5369
Attention pinochle players. We play pinochle in the Heritage Room at Rec Ctr 2 every Friday, with play starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Republicans
If you are a veteran of one of our country’s five services and not a mem ber of our club, I urge you to contact me for a friendly chat.
Support Group
Anyone interested in the game of pinochle is invited to come and join us. For more information, call Wayne Block at (949) 916-5387.
Continued from page 16
Mary marycarlson28@gmail.com,Carlson,(949)380-0744
If you are a Casta del Sol resident who is single, you are invited to join our singles group. We have no membership dues. For the month of September, we will either be on hiatus or venture to a restaurant on the second Thursday of the month, which is September 8. Be sure to check your monthly email to get updated information. To join the group and get on our email list, or for more information, please contact Mary Carlson.
Ping Pong
Military Veterans
This support group is a gathering of people facing common issues. We meet to share, offer support, encourage, and comfort others and receive the same inCurrently,return.
We will be holding an officers’ meet ing on Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in the Fiesta Room. Everyone is invited to attend and help us plan our October Wine and Cheese Event to keep all informed about the general election in November.Ifyouhave any contacts with our
we have support groups for caregivers, grievers, and those who have challenging health issues. We meet twice a month. Please contact Kathy Wu for more information.
cost for this event, but this is for club members and their guests only. Sign up now through September 21 at Rec Ctr 1 and specify what you will be sharing. The club is furnishing beer, wine, and sodas. There will be a special entertain er you won’t want to miss.
party’s candidates, please ask them to hold the October date for a spirited debate. We would like to have as many candidates as possible, in order to learn their platforms and commit to helping with their campaigns.
Variety
Betty consultantbetty@gmail.com,Houston,(626)422-0771
In July, we played partners four out of five weeks. There were eight double pinochles reported for the month. Con gratulations to our winners.
This summer has provided us with some amazing crops. Ed and Nancy Pratt grew a 52-inch squash and Lynne Crum grew a two-and-a-half-pound tomato. Joyce Sawaya also grew a giant hibiscus. It looks like Jurassic Park over there!
Vegetable Garden
You will need to register in the office and pay $5 for the year. Then come and jump in. You’ll be glad you did. See you at the pool.
Until next time, Happy Gardening! Jeff jeffperrinrealtor@gmail.com,Perrin,(714)969-9666
The Casta Courier September Page2022 18
Our next tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at St. Mark Golf Course in San Marcos. Consec utive tee times will start at 8:30 a.m. Cost for golf with cart, range balls and prizes is $65. Signups will be available at Casta del Sol Rec Ctr 1 from August 17 through Sept 5.
We are now playing Bocce from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Come on down and join in the fun.
It has been a great summer in the pool. We have many new members, and they are saying things such as what fun we have and how much the exercise is helping their back, knee, and/or hip problems. What could be a better way to start your day? Join us in Pool 1 Monday through Friday at 9 a.m.
Woodworkers Club members com pleted a few projects during the months of July and August but overall, it’s been a summer with fewer repair requests from Casta residents. We did complete ly replace and refinish worn and faded wood slats on a resident’s porch bench while the resident had the metal parts of the bench professionally sand blasted
Steve Vallely, (714) 595-5766
Mark your calendar; you won’t want to miss an opportunity to play this beautiful and fun course. We look for ward to seeing you all there.
Please contact Election Committee Chairman John Crum at (949) 5812349 to help out or run for office. The garden remains full, with 26 residents on the waiting list.
Bocce Ball
We would like to welcome the fol lowing new members: Karen and Tom Dailey, Deborah and Dennis DeMaio, Darrell Holdaway, Ruth Lopez, Dena
Woodworkers
Joyce Parlin, (949) 588-0337
Our Harvest Happening dinner party, farm-to-table theme is September 24 poolside at Rec Ctr 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are available in the office at Rec Ctr 1.
Away Golf
and painted. When all bench parts were ready to be reassembled, the resident joined in to help complete the project.
Jim Peterson, (949) 770-1253
Club members are also working to complete a complicated wood fireplace brick mantle cover. It has some compli cated cuts and fits and involves some electrical outlets for a few accessories to be placed on top of and near the fireplace.Wehave changed our meeting hours on Mondays to begin at noon rather than at 2 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room at Rec Ctr 1. Drop by the meet ing room if you have any requests or are interested in our activities.
and Kevin Rawson, Kay and Bob Snapp, Neva Valentine, and Sarah Webb.Ournext gathering will be our annual Labor Day potluck on Monday, Sep tember 5 at 5 p.m. at the Lawn Bowling facility. Bring a favorite dish to share with your fellow members. This will
Water Exercise
Nan nrednall@sbcglobal.net,Rednall,(949)770-5973
Continued on page 19
We now have a bike rack in the garden. For safety reasons, bikes are not allowed on pathways, but anyone is welcome to use the bike rack just inside the gate.
Roman Swystun, (818) (949)Butch669-9970Nelson,351-0941
The entire community is invited to the next Golf Chippers event on Satur day, November 5 at the Rec Ctr 2 golf practice area, 9-11a.m., $5. Bring a club or let us provide one. Adult guests arePleasewelcome.consider helping me do some gardening at the golf practice area. Imagine walking through the entryway toward one very pretty golf hole in the middle of that open field. Add bushes, mounds, sand, and a carpeted green, and we could create a very attractive area. Your own drawings are welcome. Let me know what you think, won’t you? It’s our home and it’s a chance to make it beautiful. Heritage Garden folks are welcome to share their exper tise in developing this space. Thank you.Thanks,
be a BYOB party, but the club will furnish the plates, napkins, cups, and silverware. Following dinner, we will be playing cards.
Mary Lou Oster, (949) 855-3890
as well, to the Board and the Facilities Committee for choosing to upgrade the golf practice area with a new shed and practice cage.
Nick Morenc, President (949) 588-6623
The Pickleball Club will hold its fall tournament on Saturday, September 24 starting at 9 a.m. There will be two levels of play, with the social players starting at 9, and the more competitive players starting at 10:30. If you are curi ous to see how your neighbors play this popular sport, come on down to Rec
we could broaden fishing interest and cover more sporting bases.
Tennis
We finished the first phase of our annual Club Championship in August.
Donna Guild, (949) 446-0005
On the courts, the next tournament is scheduled for the morning of October 1. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience some lively tennis action and meet some new friends. We en courage those interested in participat ing to sign up early because slots are limited.Wewill be continuing our Wednes day and Saturday morning (8 to 10 a.m.) round robin events along with our ball machine sessions on Monday mornings. These events are a great way to get back into the game and meet new players.
excellent condition, thanks to Jim Kinney. New leagues will begin in September. Check out the information in the Pavilion. Friday morning 10 a.m. instruction and prac tice continues. All are welcome.
Our next tournament, taking place on September 17, is Sadie Hawkins, so women should start searching for partners.Fordrop-in
Bob Hrad, (949) 290-0366
Roger Gyger, (630) 430-9045
Some news: I (Jim Slawson), am now Secretary for both our Casta del Sol Club and the Laguna Woods Rod and Gun Club, our close partner for fishing. They have also invited me to be on their Board of Directors. As such, I am going to suggest options for the two clubs that may attract more members. I am going to request that we find an expert in fly fishing who can teach us the art. If that succeeds, I believe orga nized trips as small groups to California lakes could be possible. In addition to our twice-monthly saltwater trips,
Our last day trip was a good one. Between Nick, our president, myself, and Tom Dailey (a new member), we caught 20 Boccacio and several white fish and had a good dinner with mild white meat rockfish.
Our next regular meeting will be Monday, October 3 at 7 p.m. in the Fi esta Room. Following a short business meeting, we will be playing cards.
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 19
Debra debrafriedman0@gmail.com,Friedman,(949)230-7195
The recent poolside Tennis Club party was a great success with a capac ity crowd enjoying terrific food from Wood Ranch, listening to the amazing music of Ortega Highway, and jam ming the dance floor. The next Tennis Club party will be the annual Holiday Party on December 10. Details on this festive event will be available in the coming months.
Lawn Bowling
Carol(949)Zinsmeister,305-9890
Fishing
Since summer is upon us, our start times for lawn bowling have moved to 9:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week. Very few of the folks that came out a couple of months ago to learn the techniques of bowling have returned to join the club. As disappointing as that sounds, I thought I’d try to address some of the concerns newbies have with the process. First, we do not have formal teams or leagues. Teams are chosen each day by our president who pairs the more talented with the rest of us to ensure balance in the games. We bowl 12 ends in about two hours and shake hands with congratulations at game’s end. All are friends, experts and learn ers (which we all once were) alike. For free lessons with loaner bowls, call Mr. Shuman Chan, (626) 428-0250.
Van Quinn, (949) 842-9151
Bill Burfeind, (949) 305-4260
If you have questions about pickle ball, please contact Metty Thomason at (714) 325-3526, or Donna Guild at (949) 446-0005.
Please join us for the monthly paddle tennis clinics on the third Wednesday at 4 p.m. This is a great time to learn and improve your skills. The next clinic dates are September 21 and October 19.
Pickleball
Paddle Tennis
We collected one week’s scores of participating members for June, July, and August to determine our four Flight Winners. As this report is written before all our members played their August rounds, the Flight Winners were not yet final. On August 31 and September 7, the four Flight Winners will play off to determine our 2022 ClubOurChampion.Men’sGolf
The Casta del Sol Bowling League starts on September 15 and ends on April 29. We bowl on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Saddleback Lanes in Mis sion Viejo. We will have an opening meeting at 12:15 p.m. in Lebowski’s before we bowl. The cost is $16 per week. Everyone is welcome to join. It is good exercise, lots of laughs, and a great way to visit with friends and meet newWepeople.have several teams registered already. If you have a group of four people who want to be on the same team, call me with your team members’ names. If you have two or three people who want to bowl together, call Donna Miller at (949) 395-8958 or me, and we will let you know who is available to complete your team. Others interested in bowling can call Donna Miller to be added to the list of available bowlers. All bowlers not listed on a team by September 15 will be set up on a team at that time.
open club play at 9 a.m., we welcome new members. All other times require signups on the white board by the courts.
Bowling
Club year is from November 1 until October 31. We are planning to have a year-end tournament and Awards Dinner on October 19. At that dinner we also hold our annual election of officers. We will be looking to elect four officers for two-year terms. Anyone interested, please contact Bill Burfeind.Ifyouwould like to join our Senior Men’s Golf Club, please contact our Membership Chairman, Bill Riethmei er, at (949) 770-7022 or billgolf44@ cox.net.
Bocce Ball
Jim Slawson,(925)Secretary,813-1848
Ctr 2 on September 24. We welcome spectators.Ifyouwant to watch or try pickleball, our daytime Club Open Play times are Monday and Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m., and Friday and Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m.
Golf Chippers
Continued from page 18
The Paddle Tennis Club has a variety of tournaments and social events com ing up for the rest of 2022. Upcoming social events for club members are the Progressive Dinner on September 9, and the Annual Meeting on October 27. Our Holiday Party, combined with the Pickleball Club, will be on December 3.
Shuffleboard
We had lots of winners in July at the Sunday Social Shuffle. First place went to Darrell Holdaway and Bob Caywood, second place had a fourway tie including Barbara Harris and Cathy Pilliod, Jayne Freed and Debra Friedman, Mo Caywood and Ann Lo ranger, and Randy Smith and Valeria Ricci. Signup for this event is posted in the CourtsPavilion.arein
Men’s Golf
In your search box, type Murray Memo
Visiting the Skirball is an experience that can be repeated for new exhibits, or as time passes and you need a dose of history and beauty. Or you can go there for films, lectures, workshops, concerts, and performances that rep resent a comprehensive cultural center.
The Casta Courier September Page2022 20
My wife was in labor with our first child when suddenly she began to shout, "Shouldn't, couldn't, wouldn't, didn't, can't!" "Doctor, what's wrong with my wife?" I asked. "Nothing," he said. "She's just having contractions."
Skirball Cultural Center
Click on that link and the latest Murray Memo will appear.
A great way to use your tomatoes and zucchini from your garden!
minutes and set aside. In a large bowl combine egg, ricotta, garlic, salt, pep per, and half of the chopped basil and half of the shredded Gruyere cheese. Mix to combine, and pour in even layer overArrangecrust.slices of zucchini in circular pattern over ricotta mixture. Arrange tomato slices in circular pattern over zucchini with some zucchini showing. Sprinkle remaining Gruyere cheese on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes until set. Let stand for 10 minutes and sprinkle with remaining chopped basil. Slice in wedges to serve.
Sixties Hippie Version: Instead of the ball, Cinderella gets the Fairy Godmother to take her to Woodstock where she frolics in the mud and lives happily ever after in a hippie commune.
Dorothy Frances
Hollywood Divorce Version: When she finds out the prince is having an affair, Cinderella wins an enormous divorce settlement. She buys a Bev erly Hills mansion and blackmails her stepmother and stepsisters into living
The current temporary exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center is entitled I’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli!, based on a line from the movie When Harry Met Sally. There are humorous, colorful, and fact-filled displays about the history of Jewish delicatessens.TheSkirball Cultural Center, named after philanthropist Jack Skirball, opened in 1996. It was designed as a meeting place guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming strangers and the democratic ideals of freedom and equality. “The Skirball has established itself as one of the world's most dy namic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles.”, as stated on their website.Many of the permanent displays in the Skirball chronicle the journey of
The moral? When it comes to fairy tales, the original always takes the prize.
New to SoCal, too busy to explore, or perhaps time to revisit? Debra offers suggestions.
A freelance writer’s humorous spin on the ups and downs of life. Small Talk
Puns for fun: (compiled by Jeff McCoy)
Access the latest Murray Memo on your computer.
Linda Brockmiller
On the Road Again
Senior Programs & Services/City of Mission Viejo
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One cannibal turns to the other and asks, "Does this taste funny to you?"
Would you like to join: The Yoko Club? Oh no. The German Philosophy Club? I Kant. The Compulsive-Rhymers Club? Okey-dokey. The Codepen dence Club? Can I bring a friend? The Procrastinators Club? Maybe next week. — Rick Couchman
Print copies of the latest Murray Memo are available at the front desk at the Murray Center.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and put pie dough into fluted tart pan. Prick dough with fork all over. Bake for 10
Debra Friedman
How do you keep a bagel from getting away? Put lox on it.
Murder Mystery Version: When her father-in-law, the king, is found dead, Cinderella is wrongly arrested for murder and hanged in the castle courtyard. Her fairy godmother, long abandoned by Cinderella, smiles in satisfaction then waves her magic wand over herself and becomes a stunning beauty. She marries the prince and lives happily ever after.
Modernized Fairy Tales: Cinderella
Under that title you will see: View the current Murray Memo Newsletter.
1 prepared pie dough ¾ cup ricotta cheese
What’s Cooking At Casta
2 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp. salt and pepper ½ cup chopped fresh basil divided in ½halfcup Gruyere cheese, shredded, di vided in half 1 medium zucchini, sliced in ¼ inch 5slicesfresh tomatoes, cut into ¼ inch slices
After you press enter/return, you will see:
Want help in the kitchen? Linda shares her favorite recipes.
Tomato Zucchini Ricotta Pie
out their lives as her house cleaners and maids.
It’s impossible not to be charmed by Cinderella, the story of a beautiful girl being mistreated by her ugly stepmoth er and stepsisters . . . until her fairy godmother waves her magic wand and sends her to the ball at the palace. Did you ever wonder what this tale might be like if it had been modernized over the years?
Jewish immigrants arriving in the U.S. Antiques and replicas within tableaus are well preserved and beautifully dis played. Two of the most outstanding artifacts are a large-scale menorah and an oversized Statue of Liberty torch embracing immigrants at the turn of theOnecentury.ofthe most impressive rooms is a stunning marble synagogue room with the Torah cabinet and temple ac coutrements. There is so much packed into a relatively modest-sized museum. A small portion is dedicated to the Holocaust. For children, there is a per manent hands-on Noah’s Ark exhibit.
Click on that line, and on the next page scroll down to:
1 large egg
Senior Update Newsletter
Norman Murray Center
Modern Business Version: Cinderella becomes a successful businesswoman designing and selling a line of glass shoes. Unfortunately, when the shoes break and the feet of countless women are cut to pieces, Cinderella is sued, and she and the prince live as paupers the rest of their lives.
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 21
By Debra Friedman, photo by Fred Lake
The Casta Courier September Page2022 22
In just the few years since he moved here, James Dreyer has become a staple in the art community of Casta del Sol. He was active in the Art Group that met monthly several years ago and has attended meetings of the active Casta Creatives group. James Dreyer is now the latest Casta del Sol artist in residence, with his works shown in the front office and library from July to September 2022.
James was first inspired to pursue art about 15 years ago when he viewed Bob Ross on TV in a show entitled The Joy of Painting. This was a half hour instructional show that ran from 1983 to 1994, during which Ross taught techniques for landscape oil painting. James began experimenting on his own, as well as taking classes. More recently, he enrolled in private lessons
Continued on page 23
Artist in Residence: James Dreyer
Article and photo by Liz Rickett
We are thankful that James is sharing his talents with our community.
Continued from page 22
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 23
As far as his future art endeavors, he would like to hone his skills further with lessons and practice, would like to sell more of his paintings, and would like to learn more of the fundamentals of this Whengenre.James is not painting, he loves to spend time in Casta enjoying the peace and quiet. He currently attends the weekly Bible Study Group. He hopes to get involved in additional activities such as the fishing group.
his largest paintings measure 36” by 48”, although these are not on display in the library.
his childhood living in South Orange County and in a town outside Guadalajara, Mexico. While in Mexico, he studied accounting. The dream of owning a car he could drive in Mexico led him to Southern Califor
Continued on page 24 through the Art Supply Warehouse in Westminster and watches videos on Tubi.Growing up in the San Francisco area, James took a few art classes throughout school but did not pursue this interest until later. He has lived in Southern California for 35 years and has worked in the construction industry, including a long stint as a maintenance painter for Saddleback College.
Reyes Gomez, Keeping Casta Beautiful
Reyes Gomez has the title of being the employee who has worked the longest at Casta del Sol. In 1990, he began work at Casta as an employee of Wendt Landscapes. This was the second landscaping maintenance company employed by Casta to keep the trees, plants and greenbelts healthy
His focus is oil painting, primarily of landscapes and seascapes. He occasion ally uses acrylic paint as a supplement. He has experimented with abstract and impressionist styles but prefers to stay focused on the realistic style. Some of
andReyesbeautiful.spent
Artist in Residence: James Dreyer
need less maintenance, and don’t pro vide hiding places for predators. The entire landscape is more open with fewer big trees. The grounds crew also don’t see bobcats and coyotes as they onceWhiledid.PacWest still has a crew of about 52-57, now six women are a part of that number, a big change from the past.
Reyes, the father of four children, is married and lives in Mission Viejo. When weekend emergencies necessi tate a visit to Casta with his family, he is struck by how the family members all exclaim how beautiful Casta is. He’s glad to be a part of the crew that makes this all Duringhappen.hisyears here, he has seen changes in the landscaping. Alder trees used to line Calle Valdes. They are all gone now. Acacia had been planted on all the hillsides and never trimmed. Now the hillsides are planted with Cape Honeysuckle. These plants are lower,
The Casta Courier September Page2022 24
A Blast From the Past: Casta del Sol Opening Party
Continued on page 25
The grand opening of Casta del Sol Fiesta, MVC’s new series of single-family patio homes within the popular retirement community, was
Reyes Gomez, Keeping Casta Beautiful
Continued from page 23 nia. He began work in Orange County, bought the car, a 1978 Chevy Camaro, and never left.
celebrated in true company style last month with an all-employee “fiesta” marking the occasion…and compli
(Reprinted from Mission Viejo Reporter, 1972)
Prior to the concert, the group sent lyrics to the 20 songs they performed
At that time, only one side of Mar guerite Parkway had homes erected. There were no buildings across Tra buco Road, and there was no Alicia Parkway. Trabuco Road extended from Marguerite Parkway to Los Alisos. The closest stores, including grocery, were in the City of Lake Forest, then called El Toro. Our bank was on the corner of El Toro Road and Rockfield in a trailer where Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is now located. Our drive to and from our home to that part of El Toro took us through an orange grove on Cherry Avenue.
so the audience could participate; and participate they did with toe tapping, singing, and humming. Audience mem bers line danced to some of the num bers. Joe Hart provided a background on each song in the program.
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 25
Sol. It had made a wonderful impres sion on us those many years ago.
Phil Reilly, president of MVC, spoke briefly about the current and anticipated success of MVC, complimenting every employee on jobs well done and thank ing each for his or her contribution to the remarkable success experienced by theMVCcompany.“partyers” were treated to an elaborate spread which included a sumptuous fruit buffet beautifully accented by an elegant ice sculpture,
a second table bearing numerous varieties of cheeses and a third table providing a delectable array of hot hors d’oeuvres to satisfy and please allAllmunchers.ofthis company merrymaking was serenaded by a live band that played background music to fit the occasion, and Mission Viejo Company proved, once again, that its ability for celebrating significant occasions is second only to its ability to plan and develop successful communities.
My husband, Bill, and I moved to Mission Viejo in 1972. There were few homes at that time, and even fewer roads leading to housing developments. However, in the same year Casta del Sol was being built, I remember my husband and I visiting the sales of fice to see the new housing complex. We were aware that we were not old enough to live in this community. When Casta del Sol opened, owners had to be at least 45 years old.
mentary remarks about the affair still echo throughout the halls of MVC.
Early Times in Casta
After a hiatus of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic and shut down, the Casta del Sol Strummers are back. On Saturday, June 25, the group, 17 strong under the direction of Manfred Chou, delighted an audience of more than 90 people with their Summer Sing-Along, Hum-Along, Clap and Stomp Along.
A Blast From the Past: Casta del Sol Opening Party
By April Wilsey
The Strummers Are Back Article and photo by Liz Rickett
Originally scheduled to be performed at Pool 1, the Strummers Concert changed the venue to the Vista Room due to the heat.
Years later, when we moved back to Mission Viejo in 2012, the first place we looked at homes was in Casta del
Strummers, wearing their tie-dyed shirts, get ready to perform.
Continued from page 24
Liz Rickett lizrickett@me.com
Proofreaders: Bob Destino bobdestino@outlook.com
The Casta Courier September Page2022 26
Board Liaison Linda Silverman dirsilverman71@yahoo.com
Staff Photographers : Fred Lake lakebcbc@gmail.com
Courier Associate Chair Kip Isbell kipisbell@live.com
Jo Steciuk beejul@cox.net
Ankeny, David Harris, Barbara Freed,
Courier Chair
Small Talk Dorothy Frances dfranceswrites@ yahoo com
SectionAssociationEditors:News
Again Debra Friedman debrafriedman0@gmail.com
Jeff McCoy jmactr1@gmail.com
Dottie Lewis dottielewis19@gmail.com
IN MEMORIAM
Suzanne Moore jsmoore830@gmail.com
Donna Guild donnaguild@earthlink.net
- Courier Committee Members and Staff -
What’s Cooking Linda Brockmiller LindaBrock@cox.net
April Wilsey aprilincal@gmail.com
Evelyn Rothert erothert@sbcglobal.net
Beverly Thornton
Debra Friedman debrafriedman0@gmail.com Committees Bob Destino bobdestino@outlook.com
Calling All Stuffers!
Photo Coordinator: Kip Isbell kipisbell@live.com
Feature Writers: Bob Destino bobdestino@outlook.com
Delivery Preparations: David Ankeny candyman803@gmail.com
Opinions Kip Isbell kipisbell@live.com
Fran Morgan Fmorgan17@cox.net
People, Places and Events Fran Morgan Fmorgan17@cox.net Sports Bob Destino bobdestino@outlook.com
We will meet on Friday, September 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Vista Room to prepare the Courier for delivery. Please contact David Ankeny at candyman803@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.
Judy Barrett lvbarretts20@gmail.com
Casta Connections Donna Guild donnaguild@earthlink.net Clubs
Debra Friedman debrafriedman0@gmail.com
Columnists:OnTheRoad
Courier Volunteers
Fran Morgan Fmorgan17@cox.net
Jeff McCoy jmactr1@gmail.com
Morgan,McCoy,Schinas,Reinhold,Snapp,Snapp,Roberts,Solem,Henzel,Lethiot,JayneShelleyJoanMarleneRethaKayBobJoannKathyDebFran Nohe, Silverman,Friedman,White,Kasser,McKeon,McKeon,Loranger,Smith,Smith,Brickman,Corbin,Swain,LindaLindaJoanReeMyrnaRandyAnnBeverlySusanDottieGailDebraBarry Scott, Jordan,Pritchett,Isbell,Blumenthal,Lindsey,Chenarides,McCoy,Agmon,Paskey,Lake,Blumenthal,Silverman,RichardLindaNancyFredJudyDonnaJeffArlineWilliamRichardKipRosalieEliana
Bulletin Board Al Guild alguild@earthlink.net
Editor-in-Chief Judy Clendenin jlclendenin@gmail.com Secretary Debra Friedman debrafriedman0@gmail.com
The Casta CourierSeptember 2022 Page 27
The Casta Courier September Page2022 28 949-310 -3672 Property Sales & Leasing / New Buyer Community Tours / Home Valuation / Pre sale Home Preparation / Relocation Services / Property Management / Market Forecasting / Pre foreclosure Counseling / Real Estate Tax & Finance / 1031 Exchanges / Notary Public / Prop 60 90 Tax Base Transfers / Escrow & Title Services / Professional Home Staging / Home Service & Repairs When you list with us you benefit from a complete team of professionals backed by the best company in the business, all workin g together to get your home sold fast! We are big enough to provide you with the resources and technologies necessary in today's tough market, and small enough to ensure you receive the personal service you deserve for clear communication, healthy relationships and genuine satisfaction. Contact us today and let us show you why we have become one of the top real estate groups at Coldwell Banker Mission Viejo and how we can put our system to work for you! JacquelineDebbie Tom TEAM WORK * PROFESSIONALISM * PERSONAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES CONTACT US TODAY AT: SENIOR DISCOUNTS ON ALL ESCROW SERVICES! FREE MARKET ANALYSIS OF YOUR HOME!
